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Welcome to the Driver Dynamics FAQ hub.
For over 37 years, we have been Australia’s premier provider of elite driver safety education. Because most motorists only buy a defensive driving course once in their life, choosing the right provider is a critical decision.
Below, we have answered our most frequently received questions regarding track infrastructure, course types, and vehicle requirements. Use this guide to discover the Driver Dynamics difference and learn how our dedicated investments—like permanent wet tracks and high-quality UHF radio communication—ensure you receive the highest quality training in the country

WHAT MAKES DRIVER DYNAMICS DIFFERENT?

You probably think that all advanced and defensive driving courses are conducted on wet road surfaces. In reality, most operators run their exercises on dry road surfaces to save money, and allow them to use less skilled instructors. They often use the excuse that “modern cars have ABS, so wetting the road isn’t necessary.” This is a complete misconception that clearly shows a lack of understanding about ABS and advanced vehicle dynamics.

At Driver Dynamics, we refuse to cut corners. Every single defensive and advanced driving course we run is conducted on a wet road surface.

Why does Driver Dynamics insist on wet road training?

Emergency control in the wet is the hardest skill to master and teach. Because of this, it also requires much more skilled, highly qualified, and knowledgeable instructors to deliver the training safely and effectively. We could take the easy road, hire less experienced staff, and run our courses in the dry like our competitors, but that just wouldn’t be the Driver Dynamics Way.

Our slippery, low-traction training is so effective that we actually train lots of ABS engineers and vehicle dynamics experts in Australia, including the local test and development drivers of these advanced braking systems. Along with global safety engineers, they explicitly choose to train with us.

My car has ABS. How does wet surface training benefit me?

To properly train a driver to use ABS instinctively and safely exploit the system at manageable, realistic speeds, a wet surface is absolutely required. You will learn exactly how your vehicle behaves when traction drops, ensuring your reactions become second nature.

Does this training benefit drivers of older cars without ABS?

Absolutely. We actively teach vital emergency control techniques for non-ABS vehicles. An added benefit of training on our wet surfaces is that it drastically lowers traction limits, allowing you to practice threshold braking without the risk of “flat spotting” your tyres.

Over the past 25 years, Driver Dynamics has invested hundreds of thousands of dollars into proprietary water infrastructure. Our setup includes our own 175,000-litre water storage tanks and a dedicated modern water truck, allowing us to utilize our own 100% recycled water for our training.

ARE DRIVER DYNAMICS DEFENSIVE COURSES CONDUCTED ON WET ROADS?

Yes, all Driver Dynamics Defensive Driving Courses are strictly conducted on wet, slippery surfaces. We purposefully wet our tracks because a slippery environment is essential for truly understanding and mastering your vehicle’s safety features.

Here is why training on wet roads is a vital part of our curriculum:

  • Better ABS Understanding: Most drivers have never fully activated their Anti-lock Braking System (ABS). Training on wet, slippery surfaces allows you to better understand how ABS activates, how it feels, and how to operate it correctly at safe, low speeds.
  • Safer Learning Speeds: Wet roads lower the threshold of grip. This allows you to experience skids, loss of control, and vehicle dynamics at safe, suburban speeds rather than dangerous highway speeds.
  • Protecting Your Tyres: For vehicles without ABS, emergency braking on dry bitumen causes wheels to lock up, instantly destroying tyres. Wet, slippery roads minimize tyre wear and prevent flat-spotting.

Environmentally Friendly:

  • More than 100,000 tonnes of rubber fragments and wear particles are added to the environment every year in Australia due to friction from vehicle tyres on roads, by wetting the road surface we are working to minimise our environmental impact whilst still providing the highest quality training.
  • We have our rain water catchments tanks at our home base at Sandown Raceway – this allows us to conduct wet road training using our own recycled water.

ARE DRIVER DYNAMICS COURSES OPERATED VIA RADIOS, OR DO INSTRUCTORS USE FLAGS AND WHISTLES?

All our courses are strictly conducted using two-way radios. We do not use outdated, “dark ages” methods like waving flags or blowing whistles to direct our participants.
At the beginning of your course, each participant is issued a high-quality UHF radio. All in-car instruction and feedback are delivered directly through this system. Training with two-way radios offers major advantages such as:

  • Maximum Driving Time: Because we can communicate instantly and clearly with every car on the course, our courses operate with maximum efficiency, giving you the most possible time behind the wheel.
  • Superior On-Track Safety: Real-time, in-car radio communication ensures there is absolutely no confusion regarding the instructor’s directions, allowing you to focus entirely on your driving in a safe, controlled manner.

IS IT TRUE THAT THE ADVANCED AND DEFENSIVE DRIVING INDUSTRY IS COMPLETELY UNREGULATED?

Yes, the advanced and defensive driving industry in Australia is completely unregulated. Because anyone can set up a driving school with minimal credentials, it is vital that you do your homework to ensure you get real value for your money.

When choosing a course, credentials and experience matter. Here is what sets our training apart:

  • A Proven Track Record: Our courses are backed by a 37-year history of elite driver education.
  • Genuine Expertise: Our team consists of master instructors—including national motor racing champions and precision drivers—with decades of continuous service in the profession.
  • Trusted by the Best: We provide advanced vehicle control and safety training for Australia’s most elite police and military forces, government departments, professional racing drivers, and everyday motorists looking to protect themselves on the road.

WHAT IS A DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE?

A defensive driving course is a comprehensive, post-licence training program designed to help you anticipate potential road hazards, make smart tactical decisions, and maintain full vehicle control during unexpected emergencies.

Unlike basic learner lessons that only focus on the mechanics of driving and passing a test, a full-day defensive course balances classroom safety theory with hands-on, practical track exercises. At Driver Dynamics, our curriculum focuses heavily on a blend of proactive and reactive driving skills:

  • Proactive Skills (Preventing Incidents): Understanding how driver attitude, fatigue, and distractions impact safety, adjusting your driving posture for maximum control, and mastering scanning and hazard detection techniques.
  • Reactive Skills (Emergency Vehicle Control): Safely exploring vehicle physics, experiencing skids on deliberately wet, slippery tracks, and mastering emergency braking techniques to fully exploit your car’s ABS or safely manage non-ABS vehicle systems.

Ultimately, the goal of a defensive driving course is to replace guesswork with real, life-saving habits, making you a significantly more confident, safe, and aware driver on the road.

WHAT IMPORTANT QUESTIONS SHOULD I ASK BEFORE BUYING A DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE?

Most people only buy a defensive driving course once in their life, making it a vital decision to get right. To ensure you receive high-quality safety training and genuine value for your money, you must do your research. Before booking with any provider, ask them these five non-negotiable questions:

  • Is the practical training strictly conducted on wet roads? To get the absolute most out of your training, wet road surfaces are non-negotiable. A dry road severely limits your ability to explore skid dynamics or test ABS limits at low, safe suburban speeds. If they don’t wet the road, look elsewhere.
  • Is the training organisation led by a qualified, full-time career instructor? Ensure the company is directed by a dedicated professional with government-recognised qualifications and decades of authentic, high-level advanced driving experience—not a part-time hobbyist or standard learner instructor.
  • Is on-track training delivered via two-way UHF radios or old-fashioned signals? Elite schools issue high-quality UHF radios to every car for clear, continuous, real-time feedback. Avoid low-budget operations that rely on someone waving a flag and blowing a whistle from the dark ages.
  • Is there a dedicated classroom theory session included? You cannot truly master driver safety without understanding vehicle physics, modern electronic safety systems, and human behavioral factors. A quality course will always dedicate an essential portion of the day to classroom safety theory before hitting the track.
  • Is the company well-established under consistent ownership? Ask if the brand is backed by a continuous, long-standing history under professional leadership. Be highly wary of competitors that claim decades of experience but have actually been sold and resold 5 to 10 times over the past 20 years, operating as a mere shadow of their former names.

HOW CAN I SPOT LOW-QUALITY OPERATORS MASQUERADING AS 'EXPERIENCED' DRIVING SCHOOLS?

Many competitors use misleading claims about their history or offer unrealistically cheap prices to hide their lack of expertise. While some companies boast that they have been around for 50 years, the reality is that they have cycled through 6 to 10 completely different owners. They are merely a shadow of their former selves, operating with limited knowledge and even less experience.

Other low-cost operators will lure you in with cheap “3 hours or less” courses. When you arrive at the venue, you will quickly see why it was so cheap:

  • Zero Infrastructure: There are no signs, no directions, no water trucks, and no dedicated equipment.
  • Unqualified Staff: Instead of master instructors, you are often met by a local casual hired off Facebook who has borrowed a few traffic cones from the venue.

Cheap courses save money by cutting corners on your safety, your track time, and your education. With our 37-year history under consistent, professional leadership, we invest heavily in real equipment, permanent infrastructure, and elite instructors to ensure you get the vital skills you are paying for.

DO I NEED MY OWN CAR TO PARTICIPATE IN THESE COURSES?

The answer is Yes and No.

While we highly recommend completing our defensive and advanced courses in your everyday vehicle to learn exactly how it behaves in an emergency. However, we maintain a diverse fleet of rental vehicles for you to drive at an additional cost. Our fleet includes both manual and automatic transmissions and spans a wide variety of vehicle types:

  • Compact Hatchbacks: Standard training vehicles like the Toyota Yaris.
  • Sports Cars: High-performance options like the Subaru BRZ.
  • Specialised Utility Vehicles: Our fully armoured and bulletproof Toyota Landcruisers.

If you prefer to hire a vehicle instead of driving your own, simply let our team know when you make your booking so we can ensure vehicle availability for your course date.

CAN LEARNER DRIVERS PARTICIPATE IN THE DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE?

Yes, Learner Drivers are welcome to attend both our defensive and advanced driving courses. Getting professional training early in your driving journey is one of the best ways to build safe habits from the start.

Please note the following requirements for L-Platers participating on the day:

  • Supervising Driver Required: Just like driving on a public road, learner drivers must be accompanied by a fully licensed supervising driver for the duration of the course.
  • No Extra Charge: There is absolutely no additional cost for your accompanying supervising driver to attend and support you.

CAN P-PLATE DRIVERS ATTEND DEFENSIVE AND ADVANCED DRIVING COURSES?

Yes, P-Platers are very welcome, and probationary drivers are a true specialty of ours.

In fact, more P-Plate drivers train with Driver Dynamics in Victoria than any other defensive driving school. Young and probationary drivers face the highest risk on our roads. Completing a defensive driving course early in your solo driving career is the absolute best way to replace guesswork with real, life-saving vehicle control skills.

Unlike Learner Drivers, P-Platers do not need a supervising driver and can participate completely independently in their own vehicle (or a hired vehicle from our fleet). We even offer dedicated P-Plate & L-Plate School Holiday Specials at our home base at Sandown Raceway in Melbourne to make getting certified as easy and affordable as possible.

CAN I ATTEND YOUR DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE ON A COURT ORDER OR DIVERSION PROGRAM?

Yes, our courses are fully recognised by the Victorian courts.

If you have been ordered by a Magistrate to complete a defensive driving course as part of a Criminal Justice Diversion Program, or as a condition for a careless driving undertaking, you can absolutely complete your training with us.

This program is much more than just a quick drive around the block with a standard learner driver instructor. Our comprehensive, full-day defensive driving course provides you with real, actionable tools for safer road behavior. You will learn valuable vehicle control skills on wet, slippery road surfaces alongside our team of highly experienced, advanced driving instructors. Upon successfully completing the course, Driver Dynamics will issue you an official Certificate of Completion to serve as formal proof for the court.

Note that you need to hold a drivers licence to participate in our courses.

WHERE ARE YOU LOCATED, AND DO YOU HAVE A REAL OFFICE?

Yes, we have a permanent, physical head office located right inside the historic Sandown Raceway in Melbourne.

Unlike pop-up operators who run their businesses out of a backpack, we have proudly been the resident driving school at Sandown for decades.

Our physical presence means you always know exactly where to find us, and our permanent infrastructure is built to support your training long after you finish your course. You are always welcome to connect with us directly:

  • Drop In and See Us: Visit our team at our office at Sandown Raceway to discuss your training needs in person.
  • Give Us a Call: Speak to a real, local expert by calling us directly on 1300 652 693.

DO YOU OFFER A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION FOR YOUR COURSES?

Yes, all participants who successfully complete our defensive and advanced driving courses receive an official Certificate of Completion.

Please note that you must complete the full duration of the course to be eligible to receive your certificate. We cannot issue partial certificates for early departures or incomplete modules. Your certificate serves as excellent official documentation for several purposes:

  • Court and Diversion Programs: Formal proof of attendance required for Victorian court orders, careless driving undertakings, or Criminal Justice Diversion Programs.
  • Workplace Compliance: Evidence of professional development for corporate fleets, workplace health and safety (WHS) compliance, or employer-mandated training.
  • Insurance Discretion: Documents that you can present to your car insurance provider, as many companies offer premium discounts for certified defensive driving graduates.

DO YOU OFFER CORPORATE PACKAGES AND GROUP BOOKINGS?

Yes! We regularly host corporate packages and group bookings for some of Australia’s largest companies as well as small family businesses. Whether you are managing a major commercial fleet or running a local trade team, we can tailor our programs to fit your exact goals.

We conduct advanced and defensive driving courses for corporates and groups with flexible options:

  • Standard Defensive Courses: Book a block of spots or an entire dedicated day for your team to go through our proven, life-saving curriculum.
  • Customised Training Programs: We can completely customize the course structure, track exercises, and safety focuses to suit the specific risks, vehicle types, or Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) requirements of your individual company.
  • Team Building Events: Combine high-level skill-building with a memorable, engaging experience that brings your staff closer together in a safe, dynamic environment.

Investing in your staff’s driving skills helps reduce vehicle incident rates, lower insurance premiums, and fulfill your corporate duty of care. Give our Melbourne office a call on 1300 652 693 to find out how we can design the perfect training and team-building day for your organization.

WHAT IS THE MAXIMUM GROUP SIZE YOU CAN TRAIN?

We have the capacity and infrastructure to handle groups of virtually any size, with our largest single-day event training 350 drivers for a major multinational organisation.

This massive event was successfully conducted right here at our home track at Sandown Raceway, featuring multiple simultaneous on-track driving exercises, seamless rotations, and full event catering. Whether you have a small team of 5 drivers or a massive workforce of hundreds, we can scale our corporate and group packages to suit your operational needs.

No matter the size of your group, our use of high-quality two-way radios and vast fleet resources ensures that every single participant gets maximum driving time and individual attention from our master instructors.

CAN DRIVER DYNAMICS PROVIDE TRAINING FOR BUSINESSES AND FLEETS?

Yes, absolutely. Fleet driver training is a massive part of what we do, and we provide safety and compliance programs for some of Australia’s largest corporate fleets.
Driving a vehicle is statistically one of the highest-risk activities your employees will undertake during their working week. We work directly with corporate fleet managers, human resource teams, and safety officers to deliver courses that satisfy your Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) obligations and protect your staff. Our corporate fleet solutions offer several major benefits to your business:

  • Fulfilling Duty of Care: Our accredited defensive programs provide clear documentation that your organisation is meeting its legal duty of care to provide safe working systems under Australian WHS laws.
  • Reduced Incident Rates & Costs: By training your drivers to anticipate hazards and master low-speed vehicle control on our wet tracks, you will see a noticeable drop in vehicle repair costs, down-time, and workers’ compensation claims.
  • Lower Insurance Premiums: Many commercial insurers look highly upon companies that put their staff through professional, certified defensive training, often leading to reduced excess or lower overall fleet premiums.
  • Flexible Tracking & Logistics: We can run your staff through our standard public days, book private track sessions just for your company, or customize a specific mobile training unit to come directly to your regional workplace or industrial site.

DO YOU OFFER DRIVING COURSES THAT COVER SPECIALISED SCENARIOS (LIKE TOWING, 4WD, OR SNOW AND ICE)?

Yes, we provide a diverse range of specialised driver training courses designed to tackle unique and hazardous driving environments. Beyond our standard defensive programs, we can incorporate or deliver dedicated training for specific vehicle types and adverse conditions, including:

  • Weighted Vehicle & GVM Training: Essential for trade vehicles, service fleets, and heavily loaded rigs. We cover Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) compliance, correct load distribution, the physics of high center-of-gravity driving, responsible loading practices, and legal Chain of Responsibility requirements.
  • Towing & Trailer Modules: Tailored for drivers navigating roads with horse floats, caravans, boats, or commercial trailers. You will learn the mechanics of weight transfer, sway control, and safe reversing techniques.
  • 4WD Training Components: Perfect for corporate fleets or recreational drivers heading off the beaten track. This training covers terrain management, vehicle clearance, and stalling recovery techniques.
  • Snow and Ice Driver Training: Driving on alpine roads requires extreme precision. We offer specialised Snow & Ice Training to help drivers manage severe traction loss. In fact, we have previously delivered custom alpine training packages for one of the largest and most significant snow and alpine regions in Victoria.
  • Corporate Drive Experiences: If you are looking for an exciting team-building day or corporate incentive, we also host high-adrenaline driving experiences that include controlled drifting, stunt driving, and race circuit driving.

If it has anything to do with driving, we probably have a custom component that we can add or create for your driving course. We pride ourselves on our flexibility and deep industry knowledge. Contact the Driver Dynamics team directly to tell us what you need, and we will tailor the perfect curriculum for you or your business.

WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE LEVEL 1 DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE AND THE LEVEL 2 ADVANCED DRIVING COURSE?

The primary difference is that Level 1 is our foundation course designed to establish your fundamental vehicle handling skills, while Level 2 builds on those fundamentals to master advanced car control at higher speeds on the race circuit.

We break down the progression between the two levels like this:

  • Level 1: Defensive Driving (The Foundation Course): This course establishes your essential knowledge and skill set. It focuses heavily on understanding basic skid control, identifying what causes a skid, learning the road safety principles, and the “Driver Dynamics Way.” You will learn exactly how your vehicle’s safety features operate—including ABS, Traction Control, and Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—all in a controlled environment.
  • Level 2: Advanced Driving (Learning Critical Limit Car Control): Once you have mastered the foundational skills from Level 1, you can progress to Level 2. This course covers advanced vehicle dynamics theory and more challenging driving exercises. It is conducted primarily on the main race circuit at Sandown Raceway, introducing higher speeds and learning critical limit car control. To ensure maximum learning, around 90% of the training is conducted on our custom wet road surfaces.

Note: Because Level 2 builds directly on the techniques taught in Level 1, we require all participants to complete our Level 1 Defensive Driving Course as a prerequisite before upgrading to Level 2.

DOES THE COURSE STILL RUN IF IT RAINS OR IF THE WEATHER IS BAD?

Yes, our courses run rain, hail, or shine. In our entire 37-year history, we have only ever cancelled a handful of courses due to extreme, unsafe weather conditions.

In fact, wet weather actually makes our training day even better! Because our curriculum focuses heavily on teaching you how to handle your car on wet, slippery surfaces to master your ABS and skid control, a rainy day provides the perfect natural environment to practice these life-saving vehicle control skills.

Unless you are explicitly contacted by our office prior to your session, your course will proceed exactly as scheduled. We just recommend checking the local forecast and dressing appropriately for the day’s elements.

ARE GIFT VOUCHERS AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE ON YOUR WEBSITE?

Yes, gift vouchers are available to purchase directly through our website and make the perfect gift for new drivers, family members, or corporate rewards.

When purchasing a gift voucher, please keep the following conditions in mind:

  • Three-Year Validity: All of our gift vouchers are valid for three years from the date of purchase, giving the recipient plenty of time to select and book their preferred date.
  • Flexible Redemption: Vouchers can be redeemed at any track location listed on our website where we actively advertise and conduct our Defensive Driving Courses.
  • Fully Transferable: If plans change, our vouchers are completely transferable to any other driver at no extra charge.

ARE YOUR COURSES PRACTICAL OR CLASSROOM-BASED?

The balance between classroom theory and practical track time depends entirely on the specific course you select. We carefully tailor each program to ensure you get the right blend of knowledge and hands-on driving.

Here is how our primary courses are structured:

  •  Level 1 Defensive Driving Course: On this foundation course, around 45% of the day is spent in the classroom, with the remainder on the driving range. This classroom time is vital because it addresses deep-seated driving misconceptions and establishes the “Driver Dynamics Way.” We cover essential road safety principles, modern vehicle safety features, and critical behavioral topics including speeding, drink driving, inattention, fatigue, and defensive driving physics.
  • Level 2 Advanced Driving Course: Because you have already learned the foundational theory in Level 1, we spend just 45 minutes in the classroom covering advanced vehicle dynamics, the rest of the day is spent driving.
  • High-Performance Track Days: Designed for maximum track exposure, these days feature a brief 30-minute safety and briefing session in the classroom, leaving the entire remainder of the day dedicated strictly to driving.

CAN A DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE REDUCE MY INSURANCE PREMIUM?

Yes, it absolutely can, but it ultimately depends on your individual insurance provider.
Many major Australian insurance companies reward proactive drivers who invest in safety training by offering premium discounts.

Young drivers and P-Platers under the age of 25 often see the most significant financial benefit, as some insurers offer automatic discounts (such as 10% off comprehensive cover) upon receiving your certificate.

  • Direct Course Discounts: Several insurers explicitly list defensive driving discounts in their policy guidelines. Once you complete our full-day course, you can submit your official Certificate of Completion to your provider to request a rate reduction.
  • Clean Record and Claim-Free Bonuses: The ultimate way to keep insurance costs low is to avoid at-fault accidents and traffic violations. The life-saving vehicle control and skid-recovery skills you learn with us directly lower your real-world crash risk, helping you protect your No-Claim Bonus year after year.

Tip: Because every insurer uses different risk calculations, we highly recommend calling your insurance provider directly to ask if they offer a premium discount for completing a certified, full-day defensive driving course.

IS THE COURSE SUITABLE FOR NERVOUS OR INEXPERIENCED DRIVERS?

Yes, our courses are perfectly suited for nervous, anxious, or completely inexperienced drivers. In fact, these are exactly the motorists who stand to gain the most confidence from our training.
We understand that practicing emergency braking can feel intimidating. We design our training environment to be highly supportive and stress-free:

  • A Safe, Controlled Environment: All of our practical exercises are conducted at safe, low suburban speeds on a wide-open, closed circuit. There is no oncoming traffic, no tailgating, and absolutely no public road hazards to worry about.
  • Calm, Professional Coaching: Our master instructors are highly experienced in working with anxious drivers. Because all instruction is delivered clearly through your in-car two-way radio, there is no yelling or pressure—just clear, step-by-step guidance tailored to your comfort level.
  • Building Real Confidence: Many drivers feel nervous simply because they do not know how their car will behave in an emergency. By safely experiencing a loss of grip and testing your ABS on our wet surfaces, you replace fear of the unknown with calm, predictable vehicle control skills.

WHAT SHOULD I BRING TO THE COURSE?

To ensure you have a comfortable, safe, and productive day on the track, please make sure to bring the following items with you:

  • Your Vehicle: Unless you have explicitly arranged to rent a vehicle from our fleet for the day, you must bring your own everyday car. Please ensure it has plenty of fuel and is in a clean, roadworthy condition.
  • Your Driving Licence: You must bring your current, valid physical or digital driver’s licence (Learner, Provisional, or Full) to participate. Learner drivers must also ensure their supervising driver brings their full licence.
  • Suitable Clothing & Footwear: Dress comfortably for a mix of classroom and outdoor activities. You must wear completely enclosed shoes with flat soles (such as runners or sneakers)—heels, thongs, sandals, or heavy work boots are not permitted. We run rain, hail, or shine, so please pack a warm jacket or wet weather gear if rain is forecast.
  • Lunch & Refreshments: While we provide short breaks throughout the full-day schedule, please bring your own packed lunch, snacks, and a refillable water bottle to keep your energy up.

HOW CAN I FIND OUT WHICH DRIVER DYNAMICS COURSE IS RIGHT FOR ME?

Choosing the right course depends entirely on your personal goals, experience, and what you want to achieve behind the wheel. We break down our primary programs by your direct driving aims:

  • Aim: Safe Driving & Hazard Prevention -> Level 1 Defensive Driving Course: If your primary goal is to become a safer driver, understand basic vehicle dynamics, master skid control, and safely test your car’s safety features (like ABS) on a wet road, this foundation course is exactly where you need to start.
  • Aim: High Level Car Control -> Level 2 Advanced Driving Course: If you have already completed Level 1 and want to take your vehicle dynamics knowledge and car control skills to the next stage at higher speeds on a real race circuit, this advanced track course is for you.
  • Aim: High-Performance Track Experience -> High-Performance Track Days: If you want to put your foot to the floor, explore the absolute limits of your sports car, and enjoy your performance vehicle in a fast, open, and professionally managed track environment, this day is right up your alley.

Still Unsure? Get in touch with our team!

If you are still stuck, simply contact the Driver Dynamics team directly at our Melbourne office on 1300 652 693. We will happily look at your driving history, licence status, and specific requirements to recommend the absolute best training experience for you.

DO YOU OFFER SECURITY DRIVING COURSES OR ANTI-TERRORIST DRIVING COURSES?

Yes, absolutely.

Driver Dynamics is the Southern Hemisphere’s largest provider of genuine Security and Anti-Terrorist Driving Courses.

We maintain our own dedicated training fleet of fully armoured, bulletproof, and bombproof Toyota LandCruisers to deliver hyper-realistic tactical training.

Our specialised tactical and protective driving courses are trusted by:

 

  • Elite Defense & Law Enforcement: Police forces, military units, and government departments across Australia and internationally.
  • At-Risk Individuals & Corporate Executives: High-net-worth individuals, diplomatic staff, and their families who require advanced protection and evasion strategies.

Unlike copycat operators with no operational background, we possess a proven, real-world track record in high-stakes counter-terrorist driver training.

Many of the world’s most elite fighting forces have not only completed our programs but have completely adopted our training methodologies.

Proven in actual combat environments—including deployment by fighting forces in Afghanistan and other high-risk regions—our protective driving curriculum is globally recognised as the gold standard in tactical vehicle operation.

WILL MY EV BE SUITABLE ON YOUR COURSES?

Yes, absolutely. Electric vehicles (EVs) are perfectly suited for all of our courses. We have had plenty of EVs train with us over the years; in fact, we held our very first driver experience day for Tesla way back in 2013!

An EV’s instant torque and heavy battery placement create unique handling traits. Practising skid control and emergency braking on our deliberately wet, slippery surfaces is a fantastic way to learn exactly how your specific EV manages weight transfer and regenerative braking when grip levels drop.

ARE THERE ANY CHARGING POINTS AT SANDOWN RACEWAY?

No, there are currently no public EV charging stations located inside the Sandown Raceway circuit. However, you don’t need to worry about running out of power. The ultra-rapid AmpCharge U-GO Sandown Station is located directly outside the track gates, just a 2-minute drive away.

  • Where to find it: 754–768 Princes Highway, Springvale VIC 3171 (enter via Smith Street, right next to the Aldi supermarket).
  • What it offers: The station features ultra-fast DC charging capabilities up to 180kW (utilising industry-standard CCS2 plugs), allowing you to quickly top up your battery during our lunch break or right after your course concludes.

WHERE ARE DRIVER DYNAMICS COURSES HELD?

Our courses are conducted nationwide, spanning major motorsport facilities, dedicated training hubs, and multiple regional centers:

  • Melbourne & Victoria (Home Base): Our primary home base and head office is located right inside Sandown Raceway in Melbourne. We also regularly conduct training at Calder Park in Melbourne and Winton Raceway in Benalla.
  • Sydney & New South Wales: Our Greater Sydney courses are held at our dedicated training facility in Quakers Hill.
  • Adelaide & South Australia: We operate at The Bend Motorsport Park in Tailem Bend, as well as the Adelaide International Raceway in Virginia.
  • Regional Venues: To ensure driver safety education is accessible to everyone, we run courses out of dozens of regional locations across Victoria, New South Wales, and South Australia. These include Sale, Bendigo, Wangaratta, Stawell, Colac, Ballarat, and Shepparton, among many others.

READY TO EXPERIENCE THE DRIVER DYNAMICS DIFFERENCE?

Don’t leave your safety on the road down to guesswork. Whether you are a brand-new P-Plater building real-world confidence, an experienced driver looking to master vehicle dynamics, or a corporate fleet manager protecting your workforce, we have a course tailored precisely to your goals.
Join the tens of thousands of drivers who have transformed their vehicle control skills under the guidance of our master instructors.

  • Speak to a Local Expert: Call our Melbourne head office at Sandown Raceway on 1300 652 693 to find the perfect track date.
  • Book Instantly Online: Head straight to our active Driver Dynamics Course Calendar to lock in your position today.